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@quinnreed.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 2:43 AM

🩰REVIEW🩰

FALLING IN LOVE Duology bks 1-2 by #NikkiAsh, narrated by #GideonFrost #SarahPuckett #GregorySalinas & #LexiEvans 4🌟

Dark, steamy, good, bingeable audio

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πŸŒΆπŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ§ #books #romancelandia #romance #bookreview #bookrecs #goodread #steamyreads #darkromance #PFP

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Title: Falling in Love, the complete duology

Author: Nikki Ash, USA Today bestselling author

Performed by: Sarah Puckett, Gideon Frost, Lexi Evans, Gregory Salinas


*****Book review*****

>Brothers for Sisters<
While there is a decent amount of repeated items at the beginning of book two, I only hold a teensy grudge. I do like the storylines and how entwined they are in the grand scheme of things. The close bond the brothers share is rivaled by that of the sisters they eventually wed and bed.

It's not Nikki's darkest work, but this is up there, so check those triggers. SA, child abuse, violent ☠️, and more are present.

I love that the narrators differ between books, making it easier to binge. Those delightful narrators are: Gideon Frost, Lexi Evans, Gregory Salinas, and Sarah Puckett.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H = 30s; h = 20s

>TROPES & TRIGGERS:<
πŸŽ™ Dual narration
🩰 Wealthy business man x exotic dancer
πŸ–€ Dark romance
☠️ Who hurt you?
🐣 Accidental Pregnancy
πŸ’ V-card retired
πŸ”₯ Open-door steamy scenes 🌢
☠️ Touch her and die
πŸ’₯ He falls first
πŸ’¦ Unprotected couplings
⏰️ Age gap romance
☠️ Sexual assault & violence
🎭 Secret identity
πŸ’‹ One night stand
πŸ• First person, dual POV
@quinnreed.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 2:15 AM

πŸ–€ REVIEW πŸ–€

A RISK WORTH TAKING: Falling in Love Bk 2 by #NikkiAsh, narrated by #GregorySalinas & #LexiEvans 4🌟

Much darker than the 1st - still good

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πŸŒΆπŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ§ #books #romancelandia #romance #bookreview #bookrecs #goodread #steamyreads #darkromance #agegaprom #PFP

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Title: A Risk Worth Taking

Author: Nikki Ash, USA Today bestselling author


*****Book review*****

>Masked Attraction<

Eliza (Ellie) Bardot and Lincoln Alexander have been around each other for years. She's had the biggest crush on him since he waltzed into her life many years ago, but memories and guilt keep her away.

I like how their relationship as adults starts - even with the deception. I also love how her truth comes to light. There's plenty of darkness, bittersweetness, and angst that get mixed with heat and heart throughout. Micah and Sienna's girls bring enough sunshine to keep some of the demons tamed. They are a joyous duo.

Not only does this start in a dark place, one that I suspected, but it doesn't end there. Please, if you need to check trigger warnings, do.

Reading the duology in order isn't necessary, but I do recommend it. That said, if you have read the first book, there is a LOT of repetition in the early chapters. It bothered me because I listened to the books in quick succession, so everything was still fresh. If I had read instead of listening to it, I would've skipped over much of that part.

The narrators, Lexi Evans and Gregory Salinas, are really good narrators and pull me into the story, allowing me to get lost in the storytelling. 🎧🩷🎧

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H = 35; h = 21

>TROPES & TRIGGERS:<
πŸŽ™ Dual narration
🩰 Dancer x club owner
πŸ’¦ Unprotected couplings
☠️ Touch her and die
⏰️ Age gap romance
🐣 Accidental Pregnancy
☠️ Sexual assault & violence
🎭 Secret identity
πŸ’‹ One night stand
πŸ”₯ Open-door steamy scenes 🌢
πŸ• First person, dual POV
@quinnreed.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 3:48 PM

🩷 REVIEW 🩷

THE RISK OF FALLING: Falling in Love bk 1 by #NikkiAsh, narrated by #GideonFrost & #SarahPuckett 4🌟

Mixing up the order of things -πŸ’— πŸ’ 🌢️- can be good

www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

πŸŒΆπŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ§ #books #romancelandia #romance #bookreview #bookrecs #goodread #steamyreads #darkromance #PFP

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Title: The Risk of Falling

Author: Nikki Ash, USA Today bestselling author


*****Book review*****

>Order of Operation, Love Edition<

Micah Alexander and Sienna Bardot have an interesting dynamic. She wants nothing to do with him. He wants everything to do with her. It creates some interesting and enticing friction.

-- Book quote
'I don’t really understand men in general, and what little I do know makes me wish I were attracted to womenβ€”it’s a shame I’m not enticed by the female body in that way.'
-- Sienna Bardot

Sienna is essentially a single parent. Her mother is beyond neglectful of her and her younger sister, Ellie, so she's assumed the role of caretaker and protector. I love that she puts Ellie first, especially when Ellie shows her lack of maturity.

Another thing about Sienna is that she holds true to waiting for love and marriage before intimacy. The order may get a little skewed, but I like that she's up front with him.

When it comes to Micah, he's something. LOL! He's completely over-the-top when it comes to Sienna and is the one to fall first. He's ridiculous, but in ways that are more entertaining than anything else. He's mostly likable. πŸ˜‚

The way his family takes to the Bardot women is terrific. The acceptance and lack of judgment make me love them.

Things do get dicey, and triggers are present, so be aware. A lot of it is off page, but not all of it. πŸ–€β˜ οΈ

I listened to the audio book. The narrators, Sarah Puckett and Gideon Frost, are very enjoyable, conveying the expected emotion and being easy to listen to. 🎧🩷🎧

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H = 32; h = 24

>TROPES & TRIGGERS:<
πŸŽ™ Dual narration
🩰 Wealthy business man x exotic dancer
πŸ–€ Dark romance
☠️ Who hurt you?
🐣 Accidental Pregnancy
πŸ’ V-card retired
πŸ”₯ Open-door steamy scenes 🌢
☠️ Touch her and die
🚫 Sexual assault & violence
πŸ’₯ He falls first
πŸ• First person, dual POV
@quinnreed.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 3:55 AM

CL/CR: Falling in Love duology by #NikkiAsh

Sienna & Eliza definitely get the crap end of the egg donor. Let's see what these Alexander men can do to fix it. Other than kiss & make it better, of course. πŸ˜‰

#currentlyreading #currentlylistening #duology #darkromance #PinkFlamingoProductions

@wrestlehist.bsky.socialSep 20, 2026, 4:30 PM

9/20/2021

Nikki A.S.H & Rhea Ripley defeated Natalya & Tamina to become the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions on RAW from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.

#WWE #WWERaw #NikkiASH #NikkiCross #RheaRipley #Natalya #Tamina #WWEWomensTagTeamChampionship

@quinnreed.bsky.socialSep 19, 2026, 12:43 PM

πŸ’› REVIEW 🩢

SECRET SEDUCTION: Tempting Love bk 4 by #NikkiAsh, narrated by #LeanneWoodward & #TheoSinclair 4🌟

Oh, Lorenzo, I like your grumpy style 🀭😘

www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

πŸŒΆπŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ§ #books #romancelandia #romance #bookreview #bookrecs #goodread #steamyreads #darkromance #agegaprom #PFP

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Title: Secret Seduction

Author: Nikki Ash, USA Today bestselling author 

Performed by: Theo Sinclair and Leanne Woodward 


*****Book review******

>Wildcard<

Early reactions:  Vanessa "wildcard" Baker is being thrown to the wolves.  Yes, that's some messed up πŸ’© that she walks into.  Still, I don't like how she handles it, but I'm trusting Nikki to make me love her and Lorenzo Russo.

-- Book quote 
'She saunters away, and I can’t help but watch her as she goes. I might not be the type to have one-night stands, but I can still appreciate her from a distance. 

And fuck is there a lot to appreciate.'
-- Lorenzo Russo 

As much as I don't like the deception that starts their relationship, it isn't long before I'm forgetting about it and become invested in this family.  The way baby Leo takes to her and vice versa makes my heart melt.  And I absolutely love how she and Lorenzo build a relationship - one game of blackjack or soak in the hot tub at a time. 

I like that karma comes to collect from a few folks.  It really couldn't have happened to more deserving people.  

I listened to the audio book.  The narrators, Leanne Woodward and Theo Sinclair, are really good and easy to listen to.  I enjoyed their performances.  πŸŽ§πŸ’›πŸŽ§

Story:  4 stars
Narration:  4 stars 
Listening Speed:  1.8x 

H = 36; h = 21

>TROPES & TRIGGERS:<
❀️ Found family
πŸ‘Ά Adorable baby
πŸ”₯ Open-door steamy scenes 🌢
πŸ§”β€β™‚οΈ Single dad 
πŸ• First person, dual POV
πŸ–€ Dark romance 
☠️ Touch her and die 
⏰️ Age gap romance
πŸ’ All V-cards retired πŸ‘
βš–οΈ Vengeance / Vigilante justice
πŸ’¦ Unprotected couplings 
🫣 Semi-private encounters
@quinnreed.bsky.socialSep 19, 2026, 1:52 AM

CL/CR: Secret Seduction by #NikkiAsh

OK, so that's some messed up πŸ’© that Vanessa walks into. I don't like how she handles it, but I'm trusting Nikki to make me love her & Lorenzo.

#currentlylistening #darkromance #singledadromance #currentlyreading #audiobooks #PinkFlamingoProductions #smutsky

@quinnreed.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 5:11 PM

πŸŽ‰ REVIEW πŸŽ‰

FIGHTING SERIES Books 1-4 by #NikkiAsh, narrators in Alt text 4🌟

They're fairly predictable but still enjoyable--even the 2nd time thru

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πŸŒΆπŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ§ #books #romancelandia #romance #bookreview #bookrecs #goodread #steamyreads #dramedy #PinkFlamingoProductions

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Title: Fighting Series, the Complete collection

Author: Nikki Ash, USA Today bestselling author 

Performed by: Lexi Evans, Tim Paige, Auri Alden, Theo Sinclair, Vincent Skye, Christian Leatherman, & Heather Costa


*****Book review*****

<b>Found Family Expansion Pack</b>

On the whole, this is a solid 4-star series.  I like that the characters' personalities and backgrounds vary greatly.  I also love the found family they create.  Some of them come from wonderful families that are frequently around, but it's still amazing to have that extra love and support.

One of the best parts, though, is the kids.  They are fierce, funny, and amazing little people.  Bella is possibly the most entertaining of them.  She's quite the spitfire!  🀣🀣  Of course, some of them get their stories in the spin-off series.  πŸ₯³

I have the audio as well as the book.  Each recording is done by a different set of narrators, making it easy to binge if that's your preference, and I liked them all.  🎧❀️🎧

Story:  4 stars
Narration:  4 stars 
Listening Speed:  1.8x 

<b>TROPES & TRIGGERS:</b>
πŸ’‹ One night stand
πŸ₯Š MMA Fighter x accountant
πŸ”₯ Open-door steamy scenes 🌢
🐣 Secret Baby
🩡 Found family
πŸ’ž V-card retired πŸ‘
😍 He falls first 
πŸ₯Š MMA Fighter x physical therapist
🫣 Semi-public encounters 
πŸ’š Second Chance
πŸ₯Ί Pregnancy complications
πŸ₯Š MMA Fighter x team / gym doctor
πŸ’¦ Unprotected couplings
πŸ’” Childhood trauma, including sexual assault
🐣 Fostering, new family
πŸ’« Piercing
πŸ’œ Friends to Lovers
πŸ‘© Single Mom
πŸ₯Š MMA trainer x exotic dancer
🎭 Fake relationship
🩡 Second Chance, new person
😑 Assault
☠️ Death of loved ones
🐣 Desired pregnancy